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High Protein Brownie Bites

These viral high-protein brownie bites are made with Medjool dates, almond flour, cocoa powder, nut butter, and protein powder for a rich, fudgy texture. No baking required and finished with a glossy chocolate coating and flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 12 Bites

Ingredients

Brownie Bites

  • 1 ½ cups fresh Medjool dates pitted
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter nut or seed butter of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 heaping teaspoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  • Add the pitted dates to a food processor and blend until they form a sticky paste.
  • If your dates are slightly dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly before blending.
  • The texture should look thick and caramel-like.
  • Blend until the mixture forms a thick, fudgy dough.
  • It should resemble dense brownie batter and hold together when pressed between your fingers.
  • If slightly crumbly (this depends on your protein powder), add 1 teaspoon warm water at a time until it comes together.
  • Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
  • They become denser and more brownie-like once chilled.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
  • Dip each chilled brownie bite into melted chocolate.
  • Place back on parchment and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
  • Chill 10–15 minutes until fully set.